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Kaitlyn BakerStaff Writer A woman who has been a part of Pepperdine for as long as it has existed just celebrated her 90th birthday. Still a part of the Pepperdine community today, Helen Young often reflects on how she first came to the University. “[My mother] wrote me and said, ‘There’s going to be a new school in Los Angeles, and I know the man who is going to do it,” Young … [Read more...] about Birthday bash honors former Pepperdine first lady

Melissa GiaimoStaff Writer Malibu residents may be willing to put up with swarming paparazzi when Britney Spears orders a latte at Starbucks, but when interaction between paparazzi and locals turned dangerous, the mayor turned to Dean Kenneth Starr at Pepperdine School of Law for help. Malibu Mayor Pamela Conley Ulich, who is also an adjunct professor at the law school, said … [Read more...] about Malibu residents aim to make city paparazzi free

Staff Editorial Although most know a great deal about their family’s past and the history of the United States, which is so avidly forced into our educational curriculum at a young age, many students have turned their backs on the history of Pepperdine itself.  The manner in which students utilize their education, both at Pepperdine and in their future careers, impacts the … [Read more...] about Studying the pages of Pep’s history book

SHANNON URTNOWSKIEditor in Chief A group of administrators at some of the nation’s leading universities has organized to reconsider the drinking age, a flawed law they say has pushed alcohol consumption on college campuses toward dangerous extremes.  Pepperdine University President Andrew K. Benton has twice declined to join the initative. The campaign, known as the Amethyst … [Read more...] about Benton backs drinking age

Jazmyne SuttonStaff Writer Although school began normally for most students on the Pepperdine campus, students and alumni in Louisiana this week found themselves preparing for the worst as Hurricane Gustav headed for the coast. Pepperdine alum Audrey Reed, who studying at the Tulane University Law School in New Orleans, experienced her first hurricane evacuation.  “I decided … [Read more...] about Hurricane hits close to home